Jun 10, 2026 · 55 min · 10 segments
The wealthy countries of the Persian Gulf have steadily become some of the United States' closest partners, through investment, technology, and military relationships. But Israel's assault on Gaza and…
Omar RahmanGuest
Jonathan GeyerHost
Today, we're going to take a closer look at that region, particularly the Arab Gulf states and how they're navigating all of this.
My guest is Omar Rahman, a fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and one of the most astute analysts of the Middle East in Washington.
We discuss the differing motivations of Gulf states throughout this crisis, the meaning of the Abraham Accords with Israel, and the role of Arab public opinion throughout.
We get into the future of Palestinian leadership, how Trump's Board of Peace is working out, and much more.
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Today, we're going to take a closer look at that region, particularly the Arab Gulf states and how they're navigating all of this.
My guest is Omar Rahman, a fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and one of the most astute analysts of the Middle East in Washington.
We discuss the differing motivations of Gulf states throughout this crisis, the meaning of the Abraham Accords with Israel, and the role of Arab public opinion throughout.
We get into the future of Palestinian leadership, how Trump's Board of Peace is working out, and much more.
